Ben Reeve

Hi, I’m Kim, the driving force behind Vancouver Island View. I write about firsthand experiences while living and travelling on Vancouver Island.My passion for immersion travel fuels my love for active engagement on this stunning island. From hikes to cultural exploration to finding the best places to eat and stay, I’m your guide to finding meaningful experiences while exploring Vancouver Island and beyond. Subscribe to our newsletters to stay up to date with what's happening on Vancouver Island!

Jim Ferri knows travel like few other people. As the Editor of Never Stop Traveling, he is still a wide-eyed traveler at heart. He and his fellow writers travel extensively throughout the year, reporting on places to travel worldwide. He is also a member of the Panel of Tourism Experts of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Jim began his career as a freelance magazine photographer and writer and traveled extensively, photographing and writing for numerous U.S. and European publications. His travels have taken him worldwide, from Tanzania to Thailand…Vietnam to Vatican City…Canada to Cambodia and far beyond. The former Managing Editor of Travel-Holiday magazine, Jim was also the U.S. Director of PR and Communications for Air France and worldwide Director of Public Relations for Cendant, the world’s largest hotel company at the time. He has also held senior positions at two of the largest public relations firms in the world. He has been a guest lecturer at the Graduate School of New York University (NYU), St. John’s University, and Georgetown University and a keynote speaker at the California Travel Association’s national conference. Jim Ferri is a member of the prestigious Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Travel and Tourism Section of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Join fellow food and culture enthusiasts for insider travel secrets from destinations like Italy, France, and California. Expect curated recommendations, authentic local experiences, expert travel tips, and exclusive access to hidden gems.

I share the beauty I see in this world through Photography Posts to inspire Travel, Inspirational Quotes and Messages, plus Aesthetic Imagery that can be used for Wall Art or Phone Wallpapers. If you love these things, join me to see the world more beautifully!